“Since the election, Plaid Cymru has held the role of official opposition to the government in the Assembly. In that role, we will work to deliver the best deal for people in Wales and make sure at all times, the Welsh national interest is promoted.

"Through our opposition we will hold the Welsh Government to account with robust scrutiny. At the same time, as the government had no majority, our opposition also means securing real gains and achievements for our constituents and for the nation.

“That’s why Plaid Cymru is today publishing our Programme for Opposition. For the first time, the Labour-led government will be held to account and forced to act for the whole of Wales by a party with a detailed and comprehensive alternative Programme.

"This Programme is based on our comprehensive 2016 election manifesto and will guide our work over the next Assembly term.

“The Party of Wales has already secured some policies which will improve many people's lives in our 'Compact to Move Wales Forward', such as a review of the Independent Patient Funding Request system, which will help sufferers of cancer and other illness have more equal access to rate drugs and treatments, more childcare as well as for the establishment of a National Infrastructure Commission.

“Plaid Cymru will use every opportunity available to us to ensure that the government always works in the best interests of people in Wales."

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About Leanne

As I look around the Rhondda, I am reminded that if we keep doing the same thing we will get the same results. As the AM for the Rhondda, I am committed to policies that will provide solutions to our problems. There is no problem that cannot be solved. My vision for the Rhondda includes a plan to create jobs, to support and improve public services and to make the Rhondda and Wales a better place for all of us to live.